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Is the following correct? I am making for the first time an Oat stout, and would appreciate anyone checking I have understood, how to use Specilist grains, and oats correctly. I steep the specialist grains to make a 'tea' and put aside I make a thin porridge of the oats and put aside Bring...

Hi, Still very new to BIAB, and still dialing in my system. I have been over shooting my target pre boil volume and then boiling down to my final volume. Is this good or bad practice? I normally make heavy chewy dark beers so if the only issue (if there is one) is potential caremalisation...

Ok, Long story but I will try to keep it short. I wanted to make up half a Wychwoods Sundew kit, as 5 gals at one time is a bit much. So I got some 1 gall demijohns to ferment in and made up a single gallon, so touring the excess wort extract (canned) in the fridge, as I was going to 'play'...

Hi, I am 4 weeks in and counting, and it is still going strong, slow, but definitely still going. It has dropped from an OG of 10:47 to 10:16/10:17. It tastes great, so not too worried, but should I be? Think it will be ready in about 4-5 days at current rate

Hi, I found on the internet the other day, forgot to bookmark it :(. A brew kettle, for BIAB that had clasps on the kettle/pot to clamp the lid on tight, and the lid was Pre drilled to take an airlock. So in practice , you BIAB in the pot, clamp the lid on, chill in an ice batch add the...

Hi, Could I use an immersion tank for BIAB. I would have to cut the top off, and REALLY clean it, and reposition the element,. But it is big enough, watertight, has a built in wort chiller, and it already insulated. But it is copper, is this an issue? Have any done this, or is it...

Hi, Looking to get into BIAB, most of the recipes I can find, state that a 5gal boiler will make 3 gals of fermentable wort, this I'd fine for me as I enjoy brewing as much as the drinking, but my question is: Is it ok to ferment 3 gals of wort in a 5 gallon fermenter? I have been told that it...

I have just made up a Festivals Pilgrims Hope, extract kit. I had an OG of 10.47, but I have read other reviews on it, and they vary between 10.45 to 10.53. How can this bee. I can understand in a grain recipe that differing extraction efficiencies are to be expected, but when using LME? Any...

I am thinking of getting my first boiler / kettle, as the first step in upgrading from kits to AG brewing. I am torn between getting a Burco/Buffalo boiler or building one out of a large pot + element + RTD. I am swaying towards the Burco, as it is neat, has a concealed element (easier for...

Hi Chaps, My first batch (in 20 years) is finally ready to bootle I have read it is best to chill the wort after fermentation is finished, in order to clear the it prior to bottling. How long do I chill it for, Hours? Days? Any advice greatly appreciated Thank you

Hi, The fermentation, is till going after 2 and half weeks, temp is a little cool at 64-65. Should I panic, or just wait? I had expected it to stop bynnow, should I warm it up, or just wait? Thank you

Hi, I just want to say, thank you for the device and encouragement I have received. I have decided to get back to it after a break of 20 years. I have decided not to fall into the trap (one I normally fall into) of trying to do too much too soon. A lot has changed.. I decided against buying a...

Hi, I have seen a lot of Posts / Threads about the Brutus 10 system or the 3 tier gravity system, but they get technical very quickly. It it far too early for me to consider such a system. But what does it do? Sorry stupid question, but I am trying to learn. What are the three...

Sounds silly, but some of the chaps here have really serious set ups, I was just wondering what happens to all that beer. 5 gallons = 40 pints = 2 pints a night for 1 month No way some of these sets up are only used 12 times a year, Apart from getting on the good side of the neighbors...

Hi Silly newbie question, but why do so many brewers cool the wort, as opposed to just letting it cool naturally? It never takes more than a hour to cool, so what is the advantage to cooling it quickly? Thank you Thank you

Hi all, Sorry to ask such a newbie question, but What is the difference between Sanitising and Sterilising? Please Sorry wrong area, meant to post in the Beginners section